Our book is not a dry change guide - it is a game changer for managers who want more:
More effectiveness. More humanity. More future.
It shows you how to lead your team safely through change without getting stuck in old patterns. Instead of service by the book, it is about trust, personal responsibility and genuine empowerment.
Clear, practical and with a holistic management approach that combines head and heart.
If you are ready to rethink your leadership style - and not just manage your team, but really inspire them - then our book will accompany you on this journey.
"Leadership outside the comfort zone" offers a modern and holistic view of leadership in times of change. The focus is not on processes, but on people - individually, in teams and in the system.
Because successful leadership today means providing orientation and empowerment. Managers need to know when to create structure, clarity and performance as a manager - and when to inspire, strengthen and connect as a leader.
● Implement changes faster and more sustainably
● Strengthen self-confidence and self-efficacy in the team
● To consciously fulfill your leadership role
● to create a positive working atmosphere
● create an environment that promotes growth and performance in equal measure
Our Leadership Book 2025 shows how modern leadership can succeed outside the comfort zone - courageously, humanely and future-oriented.
Arne Stoermer
is the founder of Stage Academy and an experienced trainer, coach and transformation consultant. He supports managers, teams and organizations in change processes, placing particular emphasis on effective communication and strong collaboration.
His focus is on developing leadership principles, cultural journeys and collaborative forms of work. With his people-centered approach, he creates spaces in which leadership is rethought and authentically lived - beyond traditional hierarchical boundaries.
Together with Dr. Martin Braun, he shares the conviction that successful leadership is based on clarity, trust and genuine connection.
Dr. Martin Braun
looks back on an impressive career in leading positions at renowned companies. Since 2020, he has been head of system development for drive technology, electronics and software at STIHL, where he has been instrumental in driving the transformation from combustion engine to battery technologies.
Previously, he was responsible for the development of chassis systems at Porsche Engineering and played a key role in shaping technological development with the introduction of an adaptive chassis.
In addition to his professional career, Martin Braun has been involved for over two decades as 1st Chairman of the Wolfenhausen Music Society and has enriched the cultural life of the region with his commitment.
With our leadership questionnaire, you can find out how well your team really works together - and where there is still potential. The evaluation shows you at a glance where you stand as a manager and what development is possible next.
0-18 points: Great! You already seem to be an excellent leader - congratulations! In our book you will still find many impulses that can inspire you further.
19-54 points: A really good basis - and at the same time there is still a lot of potential. In Leadership outside the comfort zone, we show you how to develop your leadership skills in a targeted manner and lead your team to even better results.
55-90 points: Now is the perfect time to hone your leadership skills. Because development never stops. In Leadership outside the comfort zone, we provide you with valuable ideas, approaches and tools to further develop your leadership level.
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